Peoria's history, population, vision/mission statements, sustainability efforts, redistricting, and construction projects.  Info on schools, the Peoria Leadership Institute seminar, and the Sister Cities program.

Information on the City Council including agendas , the Mayor, the Municipal Court, City Manager and ADA along with the city's various initiatives.

News from the city of Peoria, press releases from the Office of Commnications, links to RSS feeds and E-News signup. View programming on Channel 11, PeoriaTV.

Information on the employment process, a listing of current open jobs, how to apply on-line and a list af all jobs and salaries at the city.

 A listing of links to directories of city services, including all online e-services.

The city of Peoria Municipal Complex is home to City Hall, the Council Chambers, the Main Library, the Development and Community Services Building, the Public Safety Administration Building, and the Municipal Court.

A listing of links to maps available on the city of Peoria Website.

City of Peoria Budget is managed by the Management and Budget Department. Find copies of the FY13 Program Buget and the CIP here.

The City Code and  Zoning Ordinace, with updates are located here. Also, find the City Charter, and legal statements related to the website, including our Privacy Notice.

How to pay bills you may have with the city, including water, sewer and trash collection fees, recreation program and class fees, traffic fines and more. Setup water and sewer service.

Home and Property Resources includes information on trash pickup,water conservation, swimming  pool issues and recycling, along with other relevant information for homeowners.

Neighborhood Resources includes information on dealing with graffiti removal, block parties, animal control, street repairs, odors and other neighborhood related quality of life issues.

Helpful services provided by the fire and police departments. Report criminal activity, locate crime information, register alarms, and learn about crime prevention.

Search for scheduled events and meetings in the city including documents relating to city council meetings and other meetings.

This section contains information and links to the Peoria Public Library's website, the Arts Commission, the Center for Performing Arts, and Annual Arts festivals and Celebrations. 

Information on recreation programs and classes, afterschool and preschool programs, sports leagues and locations and amenities of city parks.

Information on bus routes, park and ride, dial a ride and bicycle paths. Also, road closures and lane restrictions.

Use this page to find information on the city of Peoria website of interest to builders and developers.Included are inspections, zoning and zoning ordinance, the city code, general plan, permitting, and impact fees.

How to get a business license, tax license, sales tax schedules/forms, register to use the online eTax system, pay taxes and fees. Bidding on contracts with the city and auctions, trash collection, recycling, traffic counts.

Business and Real EstateDevelopment, and other assistance for businesses and developers finding sites, understanding the area, and growing their businesses. Links to the Building Development Division and PeoriaED.Com.

Information on Building Permits. Find out about permits for signs, temporary use of property, filming, and alarms. Download forms and track applications for development, building, planning and engineering permits.

The city's main document portal for development related documents including planning and zoning, building, engineering and fire prevention.

The Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres conduct spring training at the Peoria Sports Complex each February and March. Everything you need to know is at PeoriaSpringTraining.com.

A listing of area hotels, motels and RV Parks, listed by distance from the Peoria Sports Complex.

The city of Peoria, Arizona is proud to be the "Gateway to Lake Pleasant," one of the finest water recreation areas in Arizona.

Links to Items of interest to tourists, including VisitPeoriaaz.com, our official tourism website.

The Peoria Center for the Performing Arts consists of a 280 seat main stage auditorium and an 80+ seat black box theater, designed to bring award winning community theater to downtown Peoria. 

Detailed information on hiking trails in Peoria. Discover locations, routes, parking, and other useful infomation.

A listing of links to maps available on the city of Peoria Website.

Special Events, sponsored and hosted by the city, held throughout the year at the Peoria Sports Complex, Oldtown Peoria and other areas.

The Peoria Sports Complex is home to the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners during spring training, and many other events throughout the year.

Policies and Procedures Manual 

Welcome to the Peoria Police Department's Policies and Procedures Manual. This website is set up as a Table of Contents with links to each policy or procedure. There are ten (10) sections in this manual.

The policies and procedures are in Adobe Acrobat© PDF format. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader© on your computer to be able to read PDF documents. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader©, click here to download it. It is recommended that you save a copy of the policy or procedure to your computer's desktop, then open the document from there.

If you have any questions regarding this manual, you can contact the Administration Office at 623-773-7096.

SECTION 1 LAW ENFORCEMENT AND AUTHORITY
 
Law Enforcement Authority  100
Chief Executive Officer  102
Oath of Office  104
Code of Conduct  105
Policy Manual  106
 

SECTION 2 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
 
Organizational Structure and Responsibility  200
Department Directive and Special Orders  204
Emergency Operations Plan  206
Training Policy  208
Electronic Mail  212
Administrative Communications  214
Supervision Staffing Levels  216
Retired Officer Carrying Concealed Weapons  220
   

SECTION 3 GENERAL OPERATIONS
   
Use of Force  300
Use of Force Review Boards  302
Handcuffing and Restraints  306
Transport Operations  307
Control Devices and Techniques  308
Taser Guidelines  309
Officer Involved Shooting  310
Firearms and Qualifications  312
Vehicle Pursuits  314
Officer Response to Calls  316
Canines  318
Domestic Violence  320
Search and Seizure  322
Temporary Custody of Juveniles  324
Juvenile Operations 325
Vulnerable Adult Abuse  326
Discriminatory Harassment  328
Child Abuse  330
Missing Person Reporting  332
Public Alerts  334
Victim and Witness Assistance  336
Hate or Prejudice Crimes  338
Disciplinary Policy  340
Department Technology Use  342
Report Preparation  344
News Media Relations  346
Court Appearance and Subpoenas  348
Reserve Officers  350
Outside Agency Assistance  352
Registered Offender Information  356
Major Incident Notification  358
Firearm Injury Reporting  359
Death Investigator  360
Identity Theft  362
Private Persons Arrests  364
Limited English Proficiency Services  368
Hearing Impaired-Disabled Communications  370
School Employee Arrest Reporting  372
Pupil Arrest Reporting  373
DNA Samples  374
Chaplains  376
Child and Dependent Adult Safety Policy  380
Service Animals  382
Volunteer Program  384
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation  386
Off-Duty Law Enforcement Actions  388
   

SECTION 4 PATROL OPERATIONS
 
Patrol Function  400
Proactive Policing  401
Racial-Bias Based Profiling  402
Roll Call Briefing Training  404
Crime and Disaster Scene Integrity  406
Special Assignment Unit  408
Ride-Along Policy  410
Hazardous Material Response  412
Mental Illness Commitments  418
Cite and Release Policy  420
Diplomatic and Consular Contacts  422
Mobile Field Force  425
Reporting Law Enforcement Activity Outside of Jurisdiction  426
Documentation and Execution of Criminal Process Warrants  427
Immigration Violations  428
Emergency Utility Service  430
Patrol Rifles  432
Aircraft Crashes  434
Police Training Officer Program  436
Obtaining Air Support Assistance  438
Detentions and Photographic Detainees  440
Criminal Street Gangs  442
Duty Commanders  444
Mobile Digital Computer Use  448
Use of Portable Recorders  450
Medical Marijuana  452
Foot Pursuit Policy  458
Automated Vehicle Location System  459
Automated License Plate Readers  460
Homeless Persons  464
 

SECTION 5 TRAFFIC OPERATIONS
 
Traffic Function and Responsibility  500
Traffic Collision Response and Reporting  502
Vehicle Towing and Release Policy  510
Vehicle Impound Hearings  512
Impaired Driving  514
Traffic Citations  516
Disabled Vehicles  520
Abandoned Vehicle Violations  524
Driving Under the Influence Enforcement  526
   

SECTION 6 INVESTIGATION OPERATIONS
 
Investigations and Prosecution  600
Sex Crime Victims Rights  602
Asset Forfeiture Policy  606
Eyewitness Identification  610
 

SECTION 7 EQUIPMENT
 
Department-Owned and Personal Property  700
Personal Communication Devices  702
Vehicle Maintenance  704
Vehicle Use  706
Assigned Patrol Use Vehicle Policy  708
Cash Handing Security and Management  710
   

SECTION 8 SUPPORT SERVICES
   
Crime Analysis  800
Communication Operations  802
Property and Evidence  804
Records Section Procedures  806
Restoration of Firearm Serial Numbers  808
Records Release and Security  810
Computers and Digital Evidence  814
Animal Control  820
 
SECTION 9 CUSTODY
Temporary Holding Facility  900
Escape  901
Custody Searches  902
 

SECTION 10 PERSONNEL
 
Recruitment and Selection  1000
Promotional and Transfer Policy  1004
Mentors  1005
Grievance Procedure  1006
Reporting of Employee Convictions  1010
Alcohol and Drug Use Policy  1012
Sick Leave Policy  1014
Communicable Diseases  1016
Smoking and Tobacco Use  1018
Administrative Investigators and Service Complaints  1020
Seat Belts  1022
Body Armor  1024
Personnel Files  1026
Request for Change of Assignment  1028
Commendations and Awards  1030
Fitness for Duty  1032
Meal Periods and Breaks  1034
Lactation Break Policy  1035
Payroll Record Procedures  1036
Overtime Payment Requests  1038
Outside Employment  1040
On-Duty Injuries  1042
Critical Incident Stress Management and Peer Support  1043
Personal Appearance Standards  1044
Uniform Regulations  1046
Police Explorers  1048
Nepotism and Conflicting Relationships  1050
Department Badges  1052
Modified-Duty Assignments  1054
Performance History Audits  1056
Employee Speech Expression and Social Networking  1058
AZPOST Board Certification  1060
 

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